So a little update as i have received quite a few emails about the 200. Against my better judgement I ordered a 6x3x2 from AGE so the 200 is going. I still have some work to do on the ghost style overflow and polish some of the glass where I removed the big gaudy corner overflows.

I will post pictures or just start a new thread when I am done. I am likely going to list it in the $750 range after looking at the time and materials I have put into it. It will be a SWEET tank for someone.

I am going through a similar process of getting prices from manufacturers. Wondering where you found bad reports of Custom Aquariums and what were the details.

I have read a couple reports online through a couple different forums. You have to take all this stuff into consideration though, they have been around a long time and have made many more aquariums than the others. So when that is the case, you up the odds significantly. I have never made my choice solely based on a single review unless it is completely horrible. But you do see emerging trends taking place.

The final two in the running right now for me are AGE and Crystal Dynamic Aquariums. There is also Oceans by Design in Bellingham. They however don't want to build a rimless 6 foot long tank that is 3 foot deep and 24" tall. They said their comfort limit is 22".

I have been pondering making my own rimless Acrylic. Not sure if 1" is thick enough. 1.5" though.. it will cost me almost as much to buy the acrylic as it would to just buy a custom, tank. And the scratches are less than ideal.

wood stand..
At any rate, this post was to gauge interest and there has been a LOT of interest. Which is good. I am expecting quotes from custom tank builders this week. if they are not too outrageous then I'll take pics and let this tank go.